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Compounding

COMP
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The preparation of customized medications by combining mixing or altering ingredients to meet specific patient needs.

Standard Abbreviation

COMP

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  comp VARCHAR(100),  -- Compounding
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  comp as compounding
FROM claims;

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